Obama admin: Standards dropped, women to Ranger school

[HICKMAN]

It was clear that nobody's opinion was being solicited. The message came from the Chief of Staff of the Army, and the order seems to have come from echelons above him: Ranger School will admit women within a few months. And the women will pass, whatever it takes.

LLAD: Ranger School welcomes women, drops standards « WeaponsMan

Betting the drop-out rate for them won't be very high...

 

[j706]

LLAD: Ranger School welcomes women, drops standards « WeaponsMan

Betting the drop-out rate for them won't be very high...

I bet the instructor dismissal rate will be through the roof because most are going to fail whomever when they cant cut it. Most of those guys will not compromise no matter who is telling them too.

 

[drillsgt]

No time to really respond to this but the standards started to be re-vamped last year with more sleep allowed and more food (some of the biggest hurdles in Ranger school).

 

[churchmouse]

My uncle (decorated army ranger-Korea-Nam) deceased, is rolling over in his grave. His brother, same distinction, is livid. WTF...............

 

[ruger1800]

GI jane for real?

 

[J_Wales]

We elect a marxist pig to the executive position, and now we are going to complain about lowered standards?

 

[churchmouse]

We elect a marxist pig to the executive position, and now we are going to complain about lowered standards?

WASN'T ME WHO..................................

 

[phylodog]

Typical behavior and exactly what I've come to expect from his type.

 

[J_Wales]

WASN'T ME WHO..................................

I do not at all doubt that.... Just as I do not at all doubt many here did.

 

[Expat]

Obviously if women (and gays perhaps) couldn't cut the requirements then those requirements were sexist. It jus brings a thrill up and down my leg to see how sensitive to others we have become. I am sure you all feel as enlightened as I do now.

 

[churchmouse]

This makes me insane. There is not, can not and will not ever be a level playing field anywhere at any time. We all, each and every one of us have a talent or natural skill that others do not posses. Mental, physical, whatever. Find yours and use it, exploit it and prosper. Do not PC your way into something you have absolutely no freaking business doing or even attempting. This is going to get people killed or maimed. PC is wrong. End of rant.

 

[mike8170]

I JUST HAD A F-ING STROKE. WTF ARE THESE CLOWNS THINKING?????? Is Nothing sacred to the POS political c-suckers that are in charge now!!!! I want nothing more than 5 minutes in a room with the fat a** pogues that came up with this high-speed f-ing plan

Sorry, but this pisses me the f-off!!!

 

[churchmouse]

I JUST HAD A F-ING STROKE. WTF ARE THESE CLOWNS THINKING?????? Is Nothing sacred to the POS political c-suckers that are in charge now!!!! I want nothing more than 5 minutes in a room with the fat a** pogues that came up with this high-speed f-ing plan

Sorry, but this pisses me the f-off!!!

I have no way to really express my feelings about this without some time with the Mods. This is beyond stupid. We are truly doomed.

 

[mike8170]

I have no way to really express my feelings about this without some time with the Mods. This is beyond stupid. We are truly doomed.

I don't think doomed is the word for it. I have had to edit everything after that statement.

 

[John Galt]

I weep for our children .....
We are being governed by criminals.

 

[churchmouse]

I don't think doomed is the word for it. I have had to edit everything after that statement.

Point made and understood. I am not kidding about my uncles. Both are of the highest character. Both Army Rangers. Both highly decorated including purple hearts. This is just so wrong. Who ever came up with this Bravo Sierra needs to run boot and then Ranger school. Might change their minds or relieve this earth of their presence and influence. JMHO....end of rant......Again.....

 

[Tebow]

Until I see this on other 'news' sites, I'm calling BS. I just asked a soldier in the Army and he said there are new combat jobs open to women but not Rangers and standards are not dropping. I also sent him the link and he said that's more than likely not a reliable source. If it doesn't come from the Army, it's more than likely not reliable.

 

[mike8170]

Until I see this on other 'news' sites, I'm calling BS. I just asked a soldier in the Army and he said there are new combat jobs open to women but not Rangers and standards are not dropping. I also sent him the link and he said that's more than likely not a reliable source. If it doesn't come from the Army, it's more than likely not reliable.

It is probably semantics. The 75th Ranger Regiment is combat arms (Airborne Infantry), Ranger school is just that, a school. 75 days of training that those who complete get short tabbed. It is no different than Airborne school. Yes, females attend and get their wings, but how many have ever got the mustard stain? ZERO!

 

[HICKMAN]

Until I see this on other 'news' sites, I'm calling BS. I just asked a soldier in the Army and he said there are new combat jobs open to women but not Rangers and standards are not dropping. I also sent him the link and he said that's more than likely not a reliable source. If it doesn't come from the Army, it's more than likely not reliable.

you can call BS if you like. This link came to me from a few co-workers that are retired Rangers/SF who are do training for USSOCOM.

They've been told not to talk about it. But it's been going around the community. And no, I'm not a Ranger/SF, but I have the privileged to work with and support a lot of them.

Yes, I have the best I.T. job in the world, computers and guns all day long, lol.

I'm glad you "asked a soldier in the Army", but that doesn't mean squat. My son is active duty and he'd have no clue because he's not at Bragg.

If this former Special Forces weapons SGT says it, I'll believe it.

 

[Kutnupe14]

I called and ask my friend (I was in his wedding) who is actually a Ranger about this. He said it is "possible," but that he hadn't heard about it. If this was true, this would be all over Columbus.